1961
Barbara
2021
Barbara Jean (Doherty) Gilblair
April 6, 1961 — January 17, 2021
Barbara Gilblair Obituary
Barbara Jean Gilblair age 59 passed away Sunday, January 17th. Barbara was born on April 6th 1961 in Windham CT. Barbara was predeceased by her son Bryan Gilblair, her parents Jerald and Constance Doherty, her In-laws Margaret and Darryl Gilblair SR, her sister in-law Victoria Gilblair, her sister in-law Tracy Doherty of Pennsylvania.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 36 years Darryl Gilblair JR, her loving son Shawn, his wife Gillian and their two amazing daughters Kalia Grace and Nora Michell Gilblair. Her five brothers, Michael Doherty and family of Carlisle Pennsylvania, Jerry and Donna Doherty and family of Windham CT, Richard and Kathleen Doherty and family of Windham CT, Steven and Jen Doherty and family of Windham CT, Kenneth and Tracy Doherty and family of Lebanon CT. Her nephew who was like a son Jason Fortier and his fiancé Rose Riley and family of Westerly RI. As well as so many relatives across the country. Barbara will be deeply missed by all.
Barbara attended the Windham school system before going on to earn her associate degree in office management at QVCC. Work and accountability were very important to Barbara, she started working at the age of sixteen at Sears in Willimantic. Following the birth of our sons Bryan and Shawn, Barbara gave up her Job of 7 years at Electric Boat, moving on to start a home daycare center so she could be with and raise her “BOYS” as well as helping and caring for other children and families. Barbara still receives card and well wishes from adults that she cared for as children, which helps tell you what an amazing woman she was. Barbara finished her working career as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Admissions at the University of Connecticut, retiring on January 1 of this year. Barbara considered many of her friends in the office as family. Marie, Darla, Terry, Meghann, Jane, Aida, Allison, Kristy to name a few of the many but you all know how she felt.
Barbara loved the outdoors and wildlife, camping through the years with her family. She was an avid gardener with many flower beds, flowerpots throughout our home and property, along with her bird houses and goldfish pond. They were all feed well that is for sure. We spent years pool side with our boys in the summers when we weren’t attending various levels of baseball games they participated in. The last few years splashing around in the same pool with her grandbabies. Barbara loved the little things in life, coming home from work being with her husband making dinner, a glass of wine nearby, sitting on the deck watching the hundreds of tree sparrows flying overhead at twilight. Barbara enjoyed gymnastics in her youth, bowling with family and friends, and golf for the last ten years.
Holidays were again all about family as we would all host a different holiday at each of our houses. Those gatherings would bring 25 to 30 members of the family together several times every year. Barbara was so proud of her family and to be a part of it. I have been fortunate enough to become part of that family because of my amazing wife Barbara. Having been together since the age of sixteen we were able to grow together and create this wonderful life and family that we both cherished.
My world will be so different without you in it. I will love you always, as you know. Give everyone in heaven a hug and kiss for me Doll.
Barbara’s family would like to thank the Hartford Healthcare Windham Oncology Group for the care and compassion they gave Barbara through this difficult time. To sign an online guestbook visit www.potterfuneralhome.com
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Barbara Jean Gilblair age 59 passed away Sunday, January 17th. Barbara was born on April 6th 1961 in Windham CT. Barbara was predeceased by her son Bryan Gilblair, her parents Jerald and Constance Doherty, her In-laws Margaret and Darryl Gilblair SR, her sister in-law Victoria Gilblair, her sister in-law Tracy Doherty of Pennsylvania.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 36 years Darryl Gilblair JR, her loving son Shawn, his wife Gillian and their two amazing daughters Kalia Grace and Nora Michell Gilblair. Her five brothers, Michael Doherty and family of Carlisle Pennsylvania, Jerry and Donna Doherty and family of Windham CT, Richard and Kathleen Doherty and family of Windham CT, Steven and Jen Doherty and family of Windham CT, Kenneth and Tracy Doherty and family of Lebanon CT. Her nephew who was like a son Jason Fortier and his fiancé Rose Riley and family of Westerly RI. As well as so many relatives across the country. Barbara will be deeply missed by all.
Barbara attended the Windham school system before going on to earn her associate degree in office management at QVCC. Work and accountability were very important to Barbara, she started working at the age of sixteen at Sears in Willimantic. Following the birth of our sons Bryan and Shawn, Barbara gave up her Job of 7 years at Electric Boat, moving on to start a home daycare center so she could be with and raise her “BOYS” as well as helping and caring for other children and families. Barbara still receives card and well wishes from adults that she cared for as children, which helps tell you what an amazing woman she was. Barbara finished her working career as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Admissions at the University of Connecticut, retiring on January 1 of this year. Barbara considered many of her friends in the office as family. Marie, Darla, Terry, Meghann, Jane, Aida, Allison, Kristy to name a few of the many but you all know how she felt.
Barbara loved the outdoors and wildlife, camping through the years with her family. She was an avid gardener with many flower beds, flowerpots throughout our home and property, along with her bird houses and goldfish pond. They were all feed well that is for sure. We spent years pool side with our boys in the summers when we weren’t attending various levels of baseball games they participated in. The last few years splashing around in the same pool with her grandbabies. Barbara loved the little things in life, coming home from work being with her husband making dinner, a glass of wine nearby, sitting on the deck watching the hundreds of tree sparrows flying overhead at twilight. Barbara enjoyed gymnastics in her youth, bowling with family and friends, and golf for the last ten years.
Holidays were again all about family as we would all host a different holiday at each of our houses. Those gatherings would bring 25 to 30 members of the family together several times every year. Barbara was so proud of her family and to be a part of it. I have been fortunate enough to become part of that family because of my amazing wife Barbara. Having been together since the age of sixteen we were able to grow together and create this wonderful life and family that we both cherished.
My world will be so different without you in it. I will love you always, as you know. Give everyone in heaven a hug and kiss for me Doll.
Barbara’s family would like to thank the Hartford Healthcare Windham Oncology Group for the care and compassion they gave Barbara through this difficult time. To sign an online guestbook visit www.potterfuneralhome.com
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Barbara Jean (Doherty) Gilblair, please visit our floral store.
Read More
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Barbara Jean (Doherty) Gilblair, please visit our flower store.
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